jeniecegoellner's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Ballantine Books in exchange for a honest review.
I was a little skeptical at first blush. I have never been one for romance novels. And to open a novel and see names like Hunter, Rose, and Flynn among others also lead me to worry. But once I got into the story I was pleasantly surprised on how much I was enjoying it.
Hunter and Rose have both had a hard life so it was easy to route for them to have their happy ending as the main characters of the novel. And their interactions with the people around them who are extended family was heartwarming reminding me that family is what you want it to be and then make it.
So a very sweet read that was a nice break from my usual reading. Will have to consider throwing a couple more of these books into my reading every so often.
I was a little skeptical at first blush. I have never been one for romance novels. And to open a novel and see names like Hunter, Rose, and Flynn among others also lead me to worry. But once I got into the story I was pleasantly surprised on how much I was enjoying it.
Hunter and Rose have both had a hard life so it was easy to route for them to have their happy ending as the main characters of the novel. And their interactions with the people around them who are extended family was heartwarming reminding me that family is what you want it to be and then make it.
So a very sweet read that was a nice break from my usual reading. Will have to consider throwing a couple more of these books into my reading every so often.
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3005796024
bookwyrm_lark's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
Whenever I open one of Emily March’s Eternity Springs books, I know I’m in for a richly satisfying romance full of complex, flawed, wonderful people. Her characters and storylines never come across as superficial or saccharine; they’re strong, believable, and real. I can see Eternity Springs, and these people, in my mind; I can hear their voices when they speak. Whatever it is that makes a story come alive for a reader, Emily March knows how to capture it. So I look forward to new releases with eager anticipation.
Teardrop Lane delivers on that promise. Hunt Cicero and Rose Anderson are both compelling characters whom I had met in previous books, and I was rooting for their romance the whole way. But there’s more than a romance in this one. I was just as drawn in by the children and their story, and Cicero’s evolving relationship with them, as I was by Rose and Cicero. There really aren’t two storylines here, and the children aren’t a subplot; their lives, Cicero’s, and Rose’s are slowly but inextricably woven together. It’s as much a tale of six people becoming a family as it is a romance, in a way that takes nothing away from that romance. It kept me reading late into the night, and I closed the book with the sense of having visited a well-loved place and having made new friends.
And that gets back to what I said in the first paragraph: Eternity Springs, its residents, and its stories feel real to me. March gets the details right, from the frustrations of dealing with a carfull of whiny children on a 2-day-long drive, to the descriptions of Cicero working in his glass studio or Rose dealing with patients in her clinic. Little is sanitized or idealized, except for the physical beauty of most of the “couples”, whether starring in this story or from a previous book. Kids get hurt or sick in this town; things don’t always work out perfectly for everyone – though of course things always work out for the hero and heroine in the end; this is a romance series, after all. But it’s not always easy getting there.
Some people might argue that the warmth, friendships, and community spirit of Eternity Springs are idealized, and that real life isn’t like that. But I live in a small town/county, and I’ve seen just that sort of care and support for each other among my friends and neighbors. I don’t think March is portraying Eternity Springs through overly rose-colored glasses. (The town could, however, do with a bit more diversity…)
Honestly, if you enjoy contemporary romance and you haven’t read the Eternity Springs series yet, you’re missing a treat. Run right out and get book one, Angel’s Rest. You can thank me later.
FTC disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley; I also purchased a copy. All opinions are entirely my own.
Whenever I open one of Emily March’s Eternity Springs books, I know I’m in for a richly satisfying romance full of complex, flawed, wonderful people. Her characters and storylines never come across as superficial or saccharine; they’re strong, believable, and real. I can see Eternity Springs, and these people, in my mind; I can hear their voices when they speak. Whatever it is that makes a story come alive for a reader, Emily March knows how to capture it. So I look forward to new releases with eager anticipation.
Teardrop Lane delivers on that promise. Hunt Cicero and Rose Anderson are both compelling characters whom I had met in previous books, and I was rooting for their romance the whole way. But there’s more than a romance in this one. I was just as drawn in by the children and their story, and Cicero’s evolving relationship with them, as I was by Rose and Cicero. There really aren’t two storylines here, and the children aren’t a subplot; their lives, Cicero’s, and Rose’s are slowly but inextricably woven together. It’s as much a tale of six people becoming a family as it is a romance, in a way that takes nothing away from that romance. It kept me reading late into the night, and I closed the book with the sense of having visited a well-loved place and having made new friends.
And that gets back to what I said in the first paragraph: Eternity Springs, its residents, and its stories feel real to me. March gets the details right, from the frustrations of dealing with a carfull of whiny children on a 2-day-long drive, to the descriptions of Cicero working in his glass studio or Rose dealing with patients in her clinic. Little is sanitized or idealized, except for the physical beauty of most of the “couples”, whether starring in this story or from a previous book. Kids get hurt or sick in this town; things don’t always work out perfectly for everyone – though of course things always work out for the hero and heroine in the end; this is a romance series, after all. But it’s not always easy getting there.
Some people might argue that the warmth, friendships, and community spirit of Eternity Springs are idealized, and that real life isn’t like that. But I live in a small town/county, and I’ve seen just that sort of care and support for each other among my friends and neighbors. I don’t think March is portraying Eternity Springs through overly rose-colored glasses. (The town could, however, do with a bit more diversity…)
Honestly, if you enjoy contemporary romance and you haven’t read the Eternity Springs series yet, you’re missing a treat. Run right out and get book one, Angel’s Rest. You can thank me later.
FTC disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley; I also purchased a copy. All opinions are entirely my own.
tfail24's review against another edition
4.0
I struggled with this book, because I felt like I never really connected to either Rose or Hunt, so this book was not one of my favorites as far as the Eternity Springs series goes.
Do I love this series and Eternity Springs, yes, most definitely.
Rose and Hunt both have suffered heart break in their past, but it takes both of them dealing with a lot personally and most of the time separately, to discover their feelings for each other and how strong that they were. They built their little family together with his sister’s children, faced fighting for the children, and also had to fight to face their feelings for each other. There were many times that I would have liked to have slapped both Hunt and Rose BUT the things that they had to face are some of those things that you don’t know how you would handle them until you are faced with them yourself.
In the end, their happy family thrived and developed into loving relationships.
**ARC was provided by Netgalley for an honest review**
Do I love this series and Eternity Springs, yes, most definitely.
Rose and Hunt both have suffered heart break in their past, but it takes both of them dealing with a lot personally and most of the time separately, to discover their feelings for each other and how strong that they were. They built their little family together with his sister’s children, faced fighting for the children, and also had to fight to face their feelings for each other. There were many times that I would have liked to have slapped both Hunt and Rose BUT the things that they had to face are some of those things that you don’t know how you would handle them until you are faced with them yourself.
In the end, their happy family thrived and developed into loving relationships.
**ARC was provided by Netgalley for an honest review**
stacyroth's review against another edition
3.0
I won this book as a FirstRead.
Rose Anderson is the doctor in Eternity Springs, Colorado. After having been dumped by her fiance when she needed him most, she has given up on men. Hunter Cicero moves to Eternity Springs after his sister dies of cancer to open a glass art shop and earn money to support his nieces and nephews. He finds himself attracted to Rose despite his dislike of doctors.
This book is a good fluff read for when you just want a story you know will end with happily ever after. Unfortunately, I never got attached to the characters in the book, so for me, it was just all right.
Rose Anderson is the doctor in Eternity Springs, Colorado. After having been dumped by her fiance when she needed him most, she has given up on men. Hunter Cicero moves to Eternity Springs after his sister dies of cancer to open a glass art shop and earn money to support his nieces and nephews. He finds himself attracted to Rose despite his dislike of doctors.
This book is a good fluff read for when you just want a story you know will end with happily ever after. Unfortunately, I never got attached to the characters in the book, so for me, it was just all right.
pswhite7's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite but I do love Eternity Springs. I wish I could live there.
katherineep's review against another edition
4.0
I love Eternity Springs and was really excited that almost the entire book was set there. The town is a pretty town with the slightest hint that miracles can happen. It was nice seeing Gabi and Flynn from Dreamweaver Trail but this book easily reads as a stand alone. I like that while Cicero is actually a nice guy he does have an artistic temperament and that he and Rose have to work out a balance with dealing with it. Both Rose and Cicero have some pretty serious baggage but I think it helps them understand each other a bit. The children seemed a bit overdone at first but became realistic especially considering the upheaval in their lives. I thought Misty especially was a very authentic character. She tries so hard to be good and helpful but is also a little angry and under it all is a 9 year old girl. The heat is on the low side - not quite fade to black but pretty close. I thought that worked with the overall tone of the book as an explicit scene would feel a bit out of nowhere.
Con: While I loved meeting Rose and seeing Cicero as more human than he was in Dreamweaver Trail a lot of drama happened. It wasn't quite as dramatic (or violent) as it had been in the previous book but this couple has to go through a lot. Even though I enjoyed the read I think several of the twists could have been taken out and it wouldn't have hurt the reading experience.
Overall: This is a lovely book filled with truly nice people in a beautiful little town. It's isn't a light easy contemporary but it's a compelling read. Just don't start it when you have to be up early the next morning. I kept turning pages far to late because I was anxious to find out about what happened to the characters.
Full Review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2015/01/teardrop-lane-review.html
Con: While I loved meeting Rose and seeing Cicero as more human than he was in Dreamweaver Trail a lot of drama happened. It wasn't quite as dramatic (or violent) as it had been in the previous book but this couple has to go through a lot. Even though I enjoyed the read I think several of the twists could have been taken out and it wouldn't have hurt the reading experience.
Overall: This is a lovely book filled with truly nice people in a beautiful little town. It's isn't a light easy contemporary but it's a compelling read. Just don't start it when you have to be up early the next morning. I kept turning pages far to late because I was anxious to find out about what happened to the characters.
Full Review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2015/01/teardrop-lane-review.html
booksuperpower's review against another edition
5.0
The community of Eternity Springs is as always a strong support system and Rose will need that as she faces down her personal battles once again. The old heartstrings will be pulled on as the children face uncertainty about their future. Of all the characters in the story I felt Hunt was the person who truly took huge steps as a human being, learning how to prioritize and still maintain his love of art. Rose of course is a character I was just happy for. Doctor Mom was a blessing for these lost souls but they were a blessing for Rose most of all. You really can't read this book without a dabbing a few tears from your eyes. But, mostly these are happy tears. As I read the final pages of the story I came away with a renewed belief in the power of hope, a very strong theme in the book. Overall this was a very satisfying read and I highly recommend it.
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